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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554.76, 2,332.14 and 825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554.76, 2,332.14 and 825.16 is: 1,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554.76 : 2,332.14 = 825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554.76/2,332.14 = 825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554.76x = 2,332.14 × 825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554.76x = 1,924,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,388.64/1,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.74

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